NYPD cop busted for drunk driving in Brooklyn
Brooklyn, NY – An off-duty New York City police officer was arrested Wednesday afternoon after being caught driving under the influence in Bay Ridge, authorities said. Elias Fernandez, 27, was taken into…
Two gang members sentenced to decades in prison for murder of 10-year-old Makiyah Wilson
WASHINGTON — Two members of the Wellington Park gang were sentenced Friday for the 2018 shooting death of 10-year-old Makiyah Wilson, who was killed by stray gunfire while sitting outside her home…
Retiree wins $40K on Keno might spring for a new car
ROSEDALE, MD — A retired police officer from Dundalk walked away with a $40,000 prize after hitting all eight numbers in a Keno game played at a Rosedale gas station — and…
No injuries, but bullets flew — DC police ask for help ID’ing shooters
WASHINGTON, DC — Gunfire rang out in Southeast early Saturday morning, and now investigators are asking for help identifying suspects captured on surveillance footage near the scene. The incident occurred at approximately…
FBI Busts Maryland MS-13 Gangmembers for Murder and Racketeering
GREENBELT, Md. — Three alleged members of the MS-13 gang appeared in federal court in Maryland on Tuesday, charged in a racketeering conspiracy that includes a fatal stabbing, drug trafficking, and gang-related…
Queens woman sentenced for trafficking and exploiting 14-year-old girl
QUEENS — A Queens woman was sentenced Tuesday to seven and a half years in prison after pleading guilty to sex and labor trafficking involving a 14-year-old girl, according to Queens District…
DC man gets 37 months in prison for handgun possession after marijuana stop
WASHINGTON — A D.C. man was sentenced Monday to over three years in federal prison after officers found him carrying a loaded Glock handgun during a stop for public marijuana use, federal…
Barack Obama Visits Phil Murphy’s Riverfront Mansion to Raise Millions for Mikie Sherrill
RED BANK, N.J. — Former President Barack Obama returned to the campaign fundraising circuit Friday night, joining DNC Chair Ken Martin for a high-dollar Democratic fundraiser at New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy’s…
Man sentenced to 35 years for fatal stabbings of two men in Queens
QUEENS, N.Y. — A Manhattan man was sentenced Monday to 35 years in prison for fatally stabbing two men in separate incidents in Queens in December 2021, Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz…
Route 18 southbound in East Brunswick to close nightly for drainage and gas line work
TRENTON — A section of Route 18 southbound in East Brunswick will be closed and detoured nightly from Tuesday through Friday as part of an ongoing pavement and drainage improvement project, the…
Newark police search for woman who stole phone in Facebook sale
NEWARK, N.J. — Authorities are asking for the public’s help identifying a woman caught on surveillance video who allegedly stole a cellphone during a meetup arranged through Facebook Marketplace, officials announced Monday.…
New Jersey man indicted for defrauding elderly victims in $1M investment scheme
NEWARK, N.J. — A Hudson County man has been indicted on federal charges for allegedly defrauding elderly and other victims out of more than $1 million through a long-running investment and money…
Manhunt underway for fugitive wanted for murder in Akron
AKRON, Ohio — Authorities are searching for Damario McCall, 41, who is wanted in connection with the July 5 shooting death of Ar’mon Covington at a BP gas station on Grant Street,…
Police search for gunman who opened fire after argument on N. Cassady Ave.
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Columbus police are asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect who opened fire on a woman following a verbal altercation on Wednesday morning, striking both her vehicle and…
Police Charge Yonkers Man for Killing Acquaintance
YONKERS, N.Y. — A Yonkers man has been arrested and charged with murder following the fatal shooting of Francisco Vallejo early Friday morning, according to police. Officers responded around 2:30 a.m. to…
DC man sentenced to 25 years for 2019 fatal shooting of teen
WASHINGTON – A District man was sentenced Monday to 25 years in prison for the 2019 shooting death of a 16-year-old boy in Southeast Washington, the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced. Bernard Eddy,…
Puerto Rican man sentenced to 10 years for trafficking 25 kilos of cocaine by jet ski
ST. THOMAS, USVI – A Puerto Rican man has been sentenced to more than 10 years in federal prison for his role in a 25-kilogram cocaine trafficking operation that used jet skis…
Raleigh man sentenced to nine years in prison for fentanyl and cocaine trafficking
RALEIGH, N.C. – A Raleigh resident was sentenced Monday to nine years in federal prison for trafficking fentanyl and cocaine following an investigation that led authorities to drugs hidden in both a…
Nude bowling event returns to Pittsburgh alley for annual naturist gathering
PITTSBURGH – A Pennsylvania naturist group held its annual “Balls Out Bowling” event Saturday, bringing back the clothing-optional gathering to a Pittsburgh-area bowling alley. The Pittsburgh Area Naturalists hosted the event at…
Watch: Big cat spotted on house cam raises concerns for Rochester area
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – State environmental officials are investigating reports of a large feline roaming within city limits after a Rochester homeowner’s security camera recorded what appears to be a mountain lion early…
Wake County man sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for meth and gun charges
RALEIGH, N.C. – A Wake County resident who entered the U.S. illegally was sentenced Monday to more than 10 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to methamphetamine distribution and firearm possession…